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as in hypothesis
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
started the discussion with the simple proposition that no one ever does anything out of pure altruism
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as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about
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Recent Examples of proposition
The proposition is written to expire after the 2030 election, returning line-drawing power to the state's existing independent citizens' redistricting commission.
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Npr Staff, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
For those seeking predictable quality, digital precision, and ethical transparency, Turkey represents one of the world’s strongest value propositions in cosmetic dentistry.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
As such, Bangladesh’s proposition in September 2025 to create a new institutional framework to manage water-sharing agreements with India for 14 transboundary rivers was viewed with suspicion in India.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Both Tesla and Uber are racing to test and implement autonomous driving, something that has become a central element to both companies’ long-term growth strategies and value propositions to investors.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Npr Staff, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
For those seeking predictable quality, digital precision, and ethical transparency, Turkey represents one of the world’s strongest value propositions in cosmetic dentistry.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
As such, Bangladesh’s proposition in September 2025 to create a new institutional framework to manage water-sharing agreements with India for 14 transboundary rivers was viewed with suspicion in India.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Both Tesla and Uber are racing to test and implement autonomous driving, something that has become a central element to both companies’ long-term growth strategies and value propositions to investors.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
Noun
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Additional tests of the hypothesis are likely to follow.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This is known as the photoprotection hypothesis.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Republicans refused to pass a funding bill that funded the Affordable Care Act (ACA), while Obama and Democrats pushed back on proposals put forth by GOP lawmakers that would have defunded or delayed it.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The special explores theories about why the thieves targeted specific displays, who orchestrated this brazen operation and which fatal flaws in their plan ultimately led to their capture.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The showgirl theory also holds in that fashion diapers seem to have taken off almost only among celebrities.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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My senior thesis in college was a sculpture show.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As artificial intelligence disrupts software and traditional tech cycles, many VCs are being forced to rethink their investment theses.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The sprawling premise gave Gilligan his first opportunity to film outside of North America, including stops in northern Spain and the Canary Islands.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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